Roland Garros Day 12 - Krejcikova makes us cry; Nadal vs. Djokovic 58 preview

Catherine and Matt catch up on Germany's victory over Canada and look ahead to USA vs Australia and Italy vs Argentina on Thursday. Part one - Struff seals the tie for Germany as Shapovalov slips up; Altmaier overcomes his nerves Part two (from 13 minutes) - Big decisions for Australia and USA captains; can Argentina upset Italy? Buy Tickets to the Davis Cup Finals!Join The Barge! Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Marras 202426min

Rafael Nadal's tennis career is over. Catherine, David and Matt look back on an emotional night in Malaga as Spain were beaten at the Davis Cup Finals by The Netherlands after Slovakia had shocked Great Britain to reach the Billie Jean King Cup Final. Part one - Nadal's retirement ceremony; Ferrer's decision to play Nadal in singles; Koolhof and Van de Zandschulp star for the Dutch. Part two (from 40 minutes) - Slovakia's win over GB in the BJK Cup Finals and a preview of the Italy vs Slovakia final Part three (from 58 minutes) - Germany vs Canada Davis Cup Preview Buy Tickets to the Davis Cup Finals!Join The Barge! Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Marras 20241h 10min

Catherine and Matt react to Italy’s thrilling win over Poland - underarm serve and all - and look ahead to Great Britain’s semi-final against Slovakia at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Buy Tickets to the Davis Cup Finals!Join The Barge! Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Marras 202437min

Catherine and Matt in Malaga, and David in Solihull look ahead to the Davis Cup Finals and the final act of Rafael Nadal's career.Part one - Spain and Rafael Nadal's press conference - our reaction, a team selection dilemma for David Ferrer, and will they win?Part two (from 27 mins) - Previewing Canada vs. Germany; Any issues with Zverev and Auger-Aliassime not showing?Part three (from 36 mins) - Previewing Italy vs. Argentina and USA vs. Australia; Who is winning this whole thing?Buy Tickets to the Davis Cup Finals!Join The Barge! Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Marras 202458min

David is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and Matt Futterman from The Athletic to review the ATP Finals in Turin and look ahead to 2025.Part one - Just how good was Jannik Sinner in his straight sets win over Taylor Fritz, and how good was he in 2024?Part two (from 15 minutes) - Hating indoor tennis, Golden Set Tim wins big, and reporting on Sinner with the WADA cloud hanging over him. Part three (from 26 minutes) - What will happen to Novak Djokovic in 2025?Join The Barge! Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Marras 202452min

Catherine and Matt round up day four of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals which saw Great Britain and Slovakia set up a semi-final clash. Part one - GB vs Canada; Why Britain's run to the SFs feels different to 2022; Fernandez's serving woes. Part two (from 18 minutes) - Slovakia vs Australia. Viktoria Hruncakova delivers for Slovakia...and for Matt. Part three (from 26 minutes) - Poland vs Italy preview. Buy Tickets to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals!Join The Barge! Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Marras 202435min

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on a thrilling day in Malaga as Poland and Italy both won doubles deciders to set up a semi-final to savour. Over in Turin, Fritz continued his recent dominance over Zverev and will now face Sinner in the final. Part One - Poland vs Czechia; Swiatek’s incredible double duty. Part Two (from 15 minutes) - Italy vs Japan; Paolini’s incredible double duty. Part Three (from 27 minutes) - ATP Finals semi-finals; why Fritz enjoys the Zverev match-up, Fritz’s fang status, and another awesome display from Sinner. Buy Tickets to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals!Join The Barge! Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Marras 202451min

The quarter final line up was set in Malaga as GB and Poland notched up emphatic victories; meanwhile in Turin the ATP Finals reaches the knock out stage, as Sinner & Zverev set the pace. Part one - Despite being usurped from his recording position by David Ferrer, Matt relocates to bring us the scoop from Team Poland's victory over hosts Spain, and an outspoken Iga Swiatek press conference. Part two (from 24 minutes) - David continues to eat humble pie about his Zverev takes, while also doubling down on them. Plus discussion of Alcaraz's struggles despite launching the nasal strip in a way that Nicholas Jarry could never. Part three (from 40 minutes) - Team GB complete the final 8 with emphatic victories for Raducanu and Boulter. Could they go all the way?Buy Tickets to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals!Join The Barge! Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Marras 20241h 2min